Xie Xiyi: "?"
Xie Xiyi narrowed his eyes slightly. "I've never heard of cultivators having fits and talking nonsense."
Chi Yu was not annoyed. When he smiled, his pointed canines peeked out beside his lips, brimming with vitality that spilled into his surroundings. His voice was clear and bright. "Senior Brother Xuanji, it doesn't matter if you don't understand. In any case, starting today, let's become the people closest to each other."
Xie Xiyi said mockingly, "Having friends isn't enough for you to squander anymore?"
Chi Yu said, "Beyond friends, there are dearest friends, those who share hardships and entrust each other with their lives. I don't know how to ferry you across, but I want to do everything I can to become your Other Shore. I hope that one day, Senior Brother Xuanji, seeing me will mean seeing the Other Shore, and no matter what sea of suffering you're in, you'll be able to attain nirvana without remainder."
Xie Xiyi: "..."
He considered for a moment, then drew a bottle of pills from his wide sleeve. "These are Delusion-Breaking Pills. Take one. It'll clear your head considerably."
Chi Yu: "..."
He said loudly, "Senior Brother Xuanji, I'm serious!"
Xie Xiyi opened the bottle and took out a pill. Reaching out his long arm, he gripped Chi Yu's chin, squeezed his mouth open, and stuffed the pill inside. "Swallow it," he said sternly.
Chi Yu: "..."
His Adam's apple bobbed, and the pill slipped down his throat into his stomach.
A trace of concern entered Xie Xiyi's gaze as he asked softly, "How is it?"
Chi Yu smacked his lips and licked them. "Sweet, but the pill's a bit too big. It clogged my throat."
Xie Xiyi said coldly, "That's not what I meant."
Chi Yu laughed, a deep dimple